1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Lamborghini Jarama were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 306 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 775 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (392 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm). This means 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2380 mm |
